All currently available breast implants consist of an outer casing (the ‘shell’ or ‘wall’) and an inner filler material. This inner filler can be Saline (salt water), Silicone Gel or a combination of both.
Breast implants also differ in a number of other respects: their shape (round or ‘tear drop’), projection (the amount by which they project forwards), size and most importantly their surfaces (smooth, rough or polyurethane foam).
Polyurethane Foam-Covered Silicone Implants (so-called “Furry Brazilians”) are the most significant recent addition to the range of Breast Implants currently available in Australia, having gained TGA approval for use in Australia in 2008. These latest implants offer Australian women an additional and SAFER choice when considering their implant options.
Disappointingly, not all Breast Augmentation Surgeons are currently offering patients the choice of these Polyurethane Foam-Covered Silicone Implants. Based on the overwhelming evidence of the advantages of these implants over traditional Smooth and Textured Silicone Implants, Dr Mayson believes that every patient intending to have a Breast Augmentation should at least be given the opportunity of considering the Polyurethane Foam-Covered Silicone Implants. If you find the surgeon you are seeing does not at least offer these implants for you to consider, you owe it to yourself to seek a second opinion from one that does.
For more specific information on Breast Implants please click on the links below:
- Silicone vs Saline Implants
- Breast Implant Surfaces
- Polyurethane Silicone Implants
- Breast Implant Shapes
- Breast Implant Sizes
- Breast Implant Positions
- Breast Implant Replacement
- Breast Implants Sydney & Brisbane
